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  1. Burkina Faso

    entryRequirements.vaccinations.yellow-fever

    Before
    A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required from all travelers aged 9 months and over and is checked on arrival.
    After
    WHO's country list says proof of vaccination against yellow fever is required for all travellers aged 9 months or over.

  2. Burkina Faso

    entryRequirements.passportValidity

    Before
    Your passport must be valid: the entry conditions require a passport "en cours de validité", and the UK FCDO says it must be valid for the duration of your stay, with 2 blank pages for entry stamps.
    After
    The entry conditions require a passport or travel document "en cours de validité" (valid), and the UK FCDO says your passport must be valid for the duration of your stay and have 2 blank pages for entry stamps.

  3. Burkina Faso

    tips.cash-only

    Before
    Canada's travel advice says most transactions are made in cash and recommends small bills, as change can be hard to get; credit cards are accepted by some businesses in Ouagadougou, but their use is very limited outside the capital.
    After
    Canada's travel advice says most transactions in Burkina Faso are made in cash and to bring small bills, as it can be difficult to get change; credit cards are accepted in some businesses in Ouagadougou, but outside the capital their use is very limited.

  4. Burkina Faso

    tips.visa-early

    Before
    A tourist visa costs FCFA 66,000 and needs a booking of at least three nights at a Burkinabè hotel, health insurance for the whole stay and a medical certificate. The government says nationals of African countries pay no visa fee since September 2025, though they still need the visa.
    After
    The government's visa portal lists FCFA 66,000 for a tourist visa and requires a booking of at least three nights at a Burkinabè hotel; short-stay visa applicants must also provide a health insurance certificate covering the stay and a medical certificate. The Minister of Security said in September 2025 that nationals of African countries will pay nothing for visa fees, and that this does not mean exemption from the visa.

  5. Burkina Faso

    tips.yellow-card

    Before
    A yellow fever certificate is required to enter Burkina Faso: the UK FCDO says you must have one to pass border control.
    After
    The UK FCDO says that to pass border control in Burkina Faso you must have a certificate to prove you've had a yellow fever vaccination.

  6. Burkina Faso

    faq.ecowas-free

    Before
    Yes. The Confederation of Sahel States declared in December 2024 that its territory is visa-free for all ECOWAS nationals, who may enter, move about, reside and settle under national law. No stay limit is published.
    After
    Yes. The Confederation of Sahel States declared on 14 December 2024 that its territory is visa-free for all ECOWAS nationals, who have the right to enter, move about, reside, settle and leave in compliance with the national texts in force. No official source we could read states a stay limit.

  7. Burkina Faso

    faq.yellow-fever-required

    Before
    Yes. A yellow fever certificate is required from all travelers aged 9 months and over, whatever country you arrive from.
    After
    Yes. WHO's country list says proof of vaccination against yellow fever is required for all travellers aged 9 months or over, and the UK government says you must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate to pass border control.

  8. Burkina Faso

    faq.evisa-available

    Before
    Yes. The Ministry of Security's portal visaburkina.bf takes online visa applications, and the UK FCDO tells UK residents to apply online or through the Embassy of Burkina Faso in Brussels.
    After
    Yes. The Ministry of Security's portal visaburkina.bf links to an eVisa application form, and the UK FCDO tells UK residents to apply online or through the Embassy of Burkina Faso in Brussels.

  9. Burkina Faso

    faq.do-i-need-visa

    Before
    ECOWAS citizens enter without a visa under the Confederation of Sahel States’ December 2024 declaration, and Malian and Nigerien citizens move freely within the Confederation. For other nationalities, the visa portal says every foreigner needs a visa unless exempt but does not list the exemptions; the UK and Canadian governments say their citizens need a visa, and the UK tells UK residents to apply online or through the Embassy of Burkina Faso in Brussels. On 30 December 2025 the government announced that it would apply equivalent visa measures to US nationals, in reciprocity for the US decision to place Burkina Faso under full visa restrictions.
    After
    The Confederation of Sahel States declared on 14 December 2024 that its territory is visa-free for all ECOWAS nationals, and the treaty establishing the Confederation commits its states to promote the integration of peoples by facilitating the free movement of persons and the right of residence and establishment within the confederal area. For other foreigners, the government's visa portal lists an entry visa or a permit, unless exempt, among the documents to present at the border; the UK and Canadian governments say their citizens need a visa, and the UK tells UK residents to apply online or through the Embassy of Burkina Faso in Brussels. On 30 December 2025 the government announced that it would apply equivalent visa measures to US nationals, in reciprocity for the US decision to place Burkina Faso under full visa restrictions.

  10. Burkina Faso

    summary

    Before
    ECOWAS citizens enter Burkina Faso without a visa, and Malian and Nigerien citizens move freely within the Confederation of Sahel States. For everyone else the government’s visa portal says a visa is needed unless exempt, without listing the exemptions; the UK and Canadian governments say their citizens need one, and the UK tells UK residents to apply online or through the Embassy of Burkina Faso in Brussels. Since 30 December 2025 the government applies equivalent visa measures to US nationals in reciprocity for US visa restrictions. The UK and Canadian governments advise against all travel because of the threat of terrorism and kidnapping.
    After
    The Confederation of Sahel States declared in December 2024 that its territory is visa-free for all ECOWAS nationals. For other foreigners, the government's visa portal lists an entry visa or a permit, unless exempt, among the documents to present at the border; the UK and Canadian governments say their citizens need a visa. On 30 December 2025 the government announced it would apply equivalent visa measures to US nationals, in reciprocity for the US decision to place Burkina Faso under full visa restrictions. The UK and Canadian governments advise against all travel to Burkina Faso because of the threat of terrorism and kidnapping and the unstable political situation.

  11. Bulgaria

    alsoStatedOn

    Before
    (not cited)
    After
    cited as alsoStatedOn: https://europa.eu/youreurope/citizens/travel/carry/alcohol-tobacco-cash/index_en.htm

  12. Bulgaria

    textQuotes

    Before
    0 free-text field(s) backed by official sentences
    After
    32 free-text field(s) backed by official sentences (added/updated: summary, faq.need-visa, faq.schengen-member, faq.currency, faq.etias, faq.longer-stay, tips.schengen-now, tips.taxi-scams, tips.euro-changeover, tips.etias-official, entryRequirements.passportValidity, entryRequirements.travelInsurance, entryRequirements.onwardTicket, entryRequirements.proofOfFunds, entryRequirements.declarations.ees, entryRequirements.declarations.etias, entryRequirements.customs.currencyLimits, entryRequirements.customs.notes.0, entryRequirements.customs.notes.1, entryRequirements.customs.notes.2, countryFacts.payments, countryFacts.safety, countryFacts.roadVignette, countryFacts.driving, countryFacts.driving.idp, visaTypes.schengen-c.feeNotes, visaTypes.schengen-c-am.feeNotes, visaTypes.schengen-c-az.feeNotes, visaTypes.schengen-c-by.feeNotes, visaTypes.schengen-c-cv.feeNotes, visaTypes.schengen-c-ru.feeNotes, visaTypes.national-d.feeNotes)

  13. Bulgaria

    visaTypes.national-d.feeNotes (text)

    Before
    For stays over 90 days. Under article 15(1) of the Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act the visa is issued for up to 6 months with a right to stay of up to 180 days; a long-stay visa applied for under article 15(2) — up to one year, with a stay of up to 360 days — costs EUR 200.
    After
    Under article 15(1) of the Foreigners in the Republic of Bulgaria Act the visa is issued for up to 6 months with a right to stay of up to 180 days; a long-stay visa under article 15(2) — up to one year, with a stay of up to 360 days — costs EUR 200.

  14. Bulgaria

    visaTypes.schengen-c-ru.feeNotes (text)

    Before
    Standard fee under the Visa Code (Article 16). Bulgaria's Ministry of Foreign Affairs says children between 6 and under 12 are exempt from the visa fee. The EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement is fully suspended (Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500), so its reduced fee does not apply. The European Commission said on 7 November 2025 that Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas and will have to apply for a new visa each time they plan to travel to the EU, while exceptions are allowed for limited and justified cases such as independent journalists and human rights defenders.
    After
    The Visa Code fee of EUR 90; Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry says children between 6 and under 12 are exempt. The EU–Russia visa facilitation agreement has been suspended in whole for Russian citizens since 12 September 2022 (Council Decision (EU) 2022/1500). The European Commission said on 7 November 2025 that Russian nationals will no longer be able to receive multiple-entry visas and will have to apply for a new visa each time they plan to travel to the EU, with exceptions for limited and justified cases such as independent journalists and human rights defenders.

  15. Bulgaria

    visaTypes.schengen-c-cv.feeNotes (text)

    Before
    Set by the EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement as amended in 2021 (Article 5) at 75% of the standard €90 fee; children aged 12 to 17 pay half of it, and children under 12 pay nothing, among other listed categories.
    After
    Set by the EU–Cabo Verde visa facilitation agreement as amended in 2021 at 75% of the fee charged under domestic legislation (the Visa Code fee is EUR 90); children aged 12 to 17 are charged 50% of the applicable fee, and children under 12 pay nothing, among other listed categories.

  16. Bulgaria

    visaTypes.schengen-c-by.feeNotes (text)

    Before
    Set by the EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; €70 when the applicant asks for a decision within two days and the consulate agrees; waived for children under 12, among other listed categories. Council Decision (EU) 2021/1940 suspended the agreement's facilitations for Belarusian officials and official delegations.
    After
    Set by the EU–Belarus visa facilitation agreement instead of the Visa Code's EUR 90; EUR 70 when the applicant asks for a decision within two days and the consulate agrees; waived for children under 12, among other listed categories. Council Decision (EU) 2021/1940 suspended certain provisions for members of Belarusian official delegations, governments, parliaments and high courts.

  17. Bulgaria

    visaTypes.schengen-c-az.feeNotes (text)

    Before
    Set by the EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; waived for children under 12 and pensioners, among other listed categories.
    After
    Set by the EU–Azerbaijan visa facilitation agreement instead of the Visa Code's EUR 90; waived for pensioners and children under 12, among other listed categories.

  18. Bulgaria

    visaTypes.schengen-c-am.feeNotes (text)

    Before
    Set by the EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement (Article 6) instead of the standard €90; waived for children under 12 and pensioners, among other listed categories.
    After
    Set by the EU–Armenia visa facilitation agreement instead of the Visa Code's EUR 90; waived for pensioners and children under 12, among other listed categories.

  19. Bulgaria

    visaTypes.schengen-c.feeNotes (text)

    Before
    Children under 12: free — Bulgaria waives the fee for ages 6–11 (the EU rate is €45).
    After
    Bulgaria's Foreign Ministry says children aged 6 to under 12 are exempt from the visa fee (the Visa Code rate for them is EUR 45), as are applicants under 6.

  20. Bulgaria

    countryFacts.driving (text)

    Before
    Bulgaria is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). Whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, and for how long a foreign license may be used, are set by national road law and have not been checked for Bulgaria yet.
    After
    Bulgaria is a party to the 1949 Geneva and the 1968 Vienna Conventions on Road Traffic (UN Treaty Collection). No official source we could read states whether a permit is required in addition to a national license, or for how long a foreign license may be used.

  21. Bulgaria

    countryFacts.roadVignette (text)

    Before
    Bulgaria's e-vignette is linked to the vehicle's registration number, and its validity can be checked on bgtoll.bg. New euro prices took effect on 1 August 2026. Buy from bgtoll.bg, the mobile app, staffed desks at the main border crossings and regional road administrations, self-service terminals or the agency's partner network, at the designated price without additional fees; online, an e-vignette can be bought up to 30 days before it starts.
    After
    Bulgaria's Road Infrastructure Agency says the e-vignette's validity can be checked on bgtoll.bg by entering the vehicle registration number and country of registration. New prices took effect on 1 August 2026. Buy from bgtoll.bg, the mobile app or the official partner network at the designated price without additional fees, or at staffed desks at the main border crossings and the regional road administrations or self-service terminals; online, an e-vignette can be bought up to 30 calendar days before it starts.

  22. Bulgaria

    countryFacts.bestTimeToVisit (text)

    Before
    No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Bulgaria. The CIA World Factbook describes a temperate climate with cold, damp winters and hot, dry summers.
    After
    No official source we could read gives a best time to visit Bulgaria.

  23. Bulgaria

    countryFacts.safety (text)

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office warns of pickpockets and bag thefts in tourist areas, on public transport and at transport hubs, and of unlicensed taxis overcharging passengers from Sofia airport; it advises taking an official, licensed taxi from the booking office in the arrivals hall.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office warns of pickpockets and bag thefts in tourist areas, on buses and trains and at major transport hubs, and of an increase in unlicensed taxis from Sofia airport overcharging passengers; it advises taking an official, licensed taxi from the booking office in the arrivals hall.

  24. Bulgaria

    entryRequirements.customs.notes.2 (text)

    Before
    The UK Foreign Office says you cannot take meat, milk or products containing them into the EU, with some exceptions such as powdered baby milk and medically required foods.
    After
    The UK Foreign Office says you cannot take meat, milk or products containing them into EU countries, with some exceptions such as powdered baby milk, baby food and foods required for medical reasons.

  25. Bulgaria

    entryRequirements.customs.notes.1 (text)

    Before
    Between EU countries there is no fixed limit on goods for your own use, but Bulgaria may set guideline quantities for alcohol and tobacco, which cannot be lower than 800 cigarettes or 10 litres of spirits.
    After
    Between EU countries, the EU says each country can set guideline quantities for alcohol and tobacco, which may not be lower than 800 cigarettes or 10 litres of spirits.